Found Saying goodbye to Found where we started
Dec 31, 2024
Jordan Crook and Darrell Etherington, both TechCrunch reporters, reflect on their two-year journey in the world of startups. They delve into the challenges of nurse recruitment and staffing, especially during the pandemic, highlighting innovative solutions in healthcare. The conversation touches on the entrepreneurial mindset, emphasizing relationship-building with investors and the impact of business models in health tech. Listeners are encouraged to revisit the show's archives to relive memorable moments and insights.
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Incredible Health's Origin
- Iman Abuzeid and her co-founder, Roan Portlock, identified a problem in the healthcare industry.
- They noticed the difficulty medical professionals, especially nurses, faced in finding new jobs, despite a shortage.
Nursing Shortage Magnitude
- The nursing shortage is a significant problem in the US healthcare system.
- It's surprisingly three times larger than the software engineering shortage.
Investor Selection Criteria
- Prioritize investors with high integrity and relevant experience, especially former operators.
- Focus on those who are a good personality fit and share your ambitions.